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Isla Mauritia

If you like old rigged sailing ships then this trip is for you.

This excursion offers you not only the natural beauties of Mauritius: you have also the great possibility to explore this unique boat in all its details.

This 1852 built merchant navy boat brings nostalgic memories of history books and adventure films.

Your trip starts with a captain`s welcome during which he will inform you about the day’s program. The ship will leave the jetty of Grand Bay at 09:30 in a northwesterly direction towards “Carpenters Bay”. There you can enjoy a swim in the wonderful glimmering water or snorkel and admire the fascinating underwater world.

After having a delicious Creole food, the boat crew will perform the rhythmical and rousing national music – the Sega.

You will be back in Grand Bay at about 16:45 where this most fascinating day will come to an end.

The standard cruises take place on Wednesday and Saturday.
Meeting point at their jetty, where the passengers will be transferred by tender boats to "Isla Mauritia".

Departure: 09h30 Return: 17h00

Programme of the Cruise

	Arrival at Grand Bay meeting point, situated in front of Yacht Charters office
9:35	Embarkation on small boats, which bring passengers on board of the historic schooner " Isla Mauritia"
10:00	The skipper welcomes everyone and gives necessary briefing on the trip and the security measures on board
10:15	The boat set sail along the North West coast towards " Carpenters Bay" while you experience the ages of old romance and sheer excitement of traditional sailing on a classic ship
12:20	Arrival at Carpenters Bay… Snorkelling equipment can be provided to those who wish to snorkel. Others can simply swim or sunbathe on the beach…
12:45	Lunch is served in a picnic style… Beef curry, fish curry with two salads, together with white wine and red wine, soft drinks and beer. Followed by ice cream for dessert…
14:00	Live sega animation played by the multitalented crew after lunch. Preparation for the trip back to "Isla Mauritia" by small boat.
14:30	"Isla Mauritia" set sail back to Grand Bay. While having sight seeing, enjoy coffee and cake. Soft drinks, beer, rum and cola are also served on the way back
16:45	Arrival in Grand Bay. Slow disembarkation at Yacht Charters jetty with live sega

As places are limited and preparation of meals has to be organised, please make your reservation in advance.

The excursion includes entrance fees, lunch and drink

Read the history of that famous ship nearly 150 years old

NORTH	*Trou aux Biches Mont Choisy * Pointe aux Canonniers** * *Grand Bay & Pereybere Cap Malheureux**
EAST	*Calodyne Grand Gaube Roches Noires * Poste Lafayette * Belle Mare * Trou d'Eau Douce**
SOUTH	*Pointe d'Esny & Blue Bay Bel Ombre**
WEST & SOUTH WEST	*Le Morne Chamarel * Riviere Noire & Tamarin * Flic en Flac * Le Goulet - Port Chambly * Albion Club Med**